Ray Dalio’s All Weather portfolio trails 60:40 over 15 years
In short
Ray Dalio’s All Weather portfolio returned 9.9% a year over 15 years in India. A 60:40 portfolio returned 10.4%, and the Nifty 500 TRI returned 12%.
The key point is that the All Weather portfolio was steadier, with lower volatility and a smaller fall from peak to trough. The source does not say which assets were inside the portfolios or whether the results will repeat.
What the reporting says
Ray Dalio’s All Weather portfolio returned 9.9% annually over 15 years in India, while a 60:40 portfolio returned 10.4% and the Nifty 500 TRI returned 12%, according to the publisher-supplied summary. The same summary says the All Weather portfolio had lower volatility and a smaller peak-to-trough fall. The immediate takeaway is a return-versus-risk comparison, but the source does not give portfolio construction details beyond the labels.
Why it matters
The reported comparison shows the All Weather portfolio lagging the 60:40 mix and the Nifty 500 TRI on raw returns in India over 15 years, but with less volatility. That makes the story relevant for investors choosing between smoother performance and higher gains. The source does not provide the exact asset mix, starting date, or any recommendation.